Receptacle for toilet preparations.



C. B'. TUTTLE; RECEPTACLE FOR TOILET PABEPARATIONS,

Patented Apr. 9, |90I.

(Application led Dec. 21, 1893.)

(No Model.)

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VUNITED STTES ATENT OFFICE.

oALvIN B. TUTTLE, or LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS;

`RECEPTACLE FOR TOILET PREPARATION.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No.` 671,682, dated April 9, 1901. Application lecl December 21, 1893. Serial No. 494.276. (No model.)

,To @ZZ whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, CALVIN B. TUTTLE, of Lynn, in the county of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have invented certain Improvements in Receptacles for Toilet Preparations, of which the following, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, is a specification.

This invention relates to that class of receptacles designed for holding toilet preparations, more especially tooth-powder.

As objects of the invention I have had in mind to provide for ejecting powder from a receptacle rapidly and in small successive quantities, so that the aggregate quantity of powder desired for one use may be quickly deposited in small dense deposits at intervals along the brush or other deposit-receiving object; also, to provide against powder-dust and the development thereof by use or accidental disturbance of the receptacle; and the invention consists in a receptacle so constructed as to carry out this object with economy and eective utility and with due regard to the artistic appearance of the receptacle as an article for toilet use, all as hereinafter described, and referred to in the appended claims.

Figure 1 of the drawings is asectional perspective view; and Figs. 2, 3', and 4 are sectional elevations, respectively. Fig. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the ejector detached. Fig. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the four principal positions and movements given to the receptacle-body'while in use.

As represented in Fig. 1, the ejector n constitutes the top wall of the receptacle. It is preferably composed of sheet metal and is adapted to yield inwardly against pressure and spring back to its normal position when the pressure is removed. It is located in close proximity to the exit-opening h, and the ejecting operation is performed by the inward movement of the ejector affecting that portion of the contents which is piled about the exit-opening. In size the exit opening is made with due regard to the character and density of the intended cont-ents. Preferably it is made as large as it can well be, yet retain support for the contents of the receptacle against falling prematurely throi'lgh the same. lThe ejector, it should be understood,

has for its function solely to eject the contents from the receptacle in small quantities and so far as possible leave the same in dense deposits when outside the exit-opening. To this end the ejector mayhave its area pro'- portioned with due regard to the material of which it is composed and its mode of support in connection with the con tig uous'body-walls of the receptacle, whereby its adaptability for movement may be limited to any amount desired. It should allow of movement just enough so as when moved normally its inuence shall not extend beyondthat portion of the receptacle-chamber which is located in close proximity to the exit-opening. Its limited adaptability for movement and its relation of near-ness to the exit-opening and the size of the exit-opening give ample way for the atmosphere displaced by normal movements of the ejector to pass gently through the exit-opening without disturbing contents of the receptacle, which are not preliminary to the operation of discharge stationed before Ithe opening to impede the progress of said atmosphere therethrough.

The ejector'nis preferably constructed with a spot or place fnzof least resistance to accommodate and induce displacement laterally. To this end the field portion of the ejector may be corrugated, as shown in the" present Fig. 5, in lines radiating from the spot n2. Another mode of construction would be to reduce the normal thickness of the ejector at said spot. Other modes of construction are obvious. This point n2 is located in close proximity to the exit-opening h, as shown.

The ejector and also the exit-opening 71,

are preferably located at the top end of the receptacle, as with this arrangement it becomes necessary to invert the receptacle in order to eect a discharge of powder therefrom, and any movement of the ejector n,

whether accidental or otherwise, is ineffectual v stored the main bulk of the contents and IOO which to that end occupies the vmain body portion of the receptacle. Above the holding-chamber in the top portion of the receptacle is located a discharge-chamber f. Said top portion of the receptacle is reduced in diameter conformably to the preferred smaller i diameter of said discharge chamber. An aperature is provided between said'chambers of size to permit the intended contents of the receptacle passing gently to and from the holding-chamber. In said chamber is located the ejector 'n and exit-opening h, and in the use of the receptacle that portion of the contents which is to be affected by the ejecting operation is removed from the storage into the discharge-chamber and there stationed before the said exit-opening h preliminary to the operation of the ejector ln for making the intended discharge. This construction is of special advantage, as thereceptacle becomes largely exhausted of its contents.

I also prefer to construct the receptacle with an inwardly-extending projection fm, which is located adjacent to and in the present instance just below the exit-opening h. Said projection supports one side of that portion of the powder which is piled against the eXit-openingand resistingly coperates with the ejector yn to eect a discharge of the powder through the exit-opening andaids in holding the contents in reduced portion before the exit-opening. It also tends to prevent the powder contents of the receptacle from packing too densely about or puffing through the exit-opening.

The body portion of the receptacle is prefer`ably formed of glass or a similarlytransparent material because of the advantage it allows to a consumer whereby to observe the mechanical operations of discharging contents from the receptacle.

ing against the body A.

As a convenient means for combining the ejector n with the body A of the receptacle when formed of glass I employ a tubular part e, by meansof which the combination is obtainable in different ways. It is shown in Fig. l as I prefer to make it. Thev ejector n and part e are secured together, the ejector being supported against the top end face of part e, with its outer edge bent downwardly and inwardly over a suitable flange formed externally on the part e. The part e has a screw-thread formation to engage a similar formation on the receptacle-body A and is screweddown tightly, its bottom end bear- It extends above the body-A and forms the lateral walls of the discharge-chamberf. The exit-opening h v is located in the parte above the top of body the exit-opening h, and thereby open, vary the size of, and close the exit-opening. The horizontal alinement is maintained and the shutter held in place by one end thereof bearing against the projecting edge of the partn and the other bearing down upon the body A, as shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 2`of the drawings represents a modied form of this invention, wherein the tubular part e is formed with a reduced tang and screw-threaded to engage the thimble of cork inserted into the neck of an ordinary bottle', and this construction, p resenting,as it does,an aperture between the chambers of less diameter than the discharge-chamber, is suited to the requirements of contents having an especially volatile character.

Fig. 3 of the drawings represents a construction of the invention having the movable ejector n composed of a fibrous or other suitablyfiexible'm'aterial and molded'to the form substantiallyy as shown, and thus adapted vto permit the necessary inward movements and 'resume the normal position upon removal of the inwardly-acting force.

As represented in Fig. 4 of 'the drawings, the body portion A has a practically-'uniform diameter throughout and the discharge-chamberfisomitted. In this construction, as also in that'of Fig. 3, the tubular parte has its top edge bent inwardly, forming a'iiange to overlap and hold the ejector'n in place against the top edge face of the body A. 'lheexitopening is extended through the wall A, and the tubular part e is made to perform the function of a shutter for the exit-opening.

VOther modified constructionsof the receptacle, and especially other modifications of the ejector part Wand other arrangements of the ejector, Whether as a component part of the package-walls or'within t'h'e chamber of the receptacle to be operated'fro'm without, are obvious without departing from the spirit of my invention, and 'although inV my judgment that vconstruction shown in Fig. 1 and above first described is most desirable I would not be understood as limiting my invention to any specific construction.

l. A receptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an exit -y opening through the 'wall thereof and a.|novable ejectorfor discharging the contents of the receptacle combined with a shutter for closing the exit-opening, substantially as described.

2.'A receptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an exit opening through the wall thereof and having a portion of its retaining-walls movable for discharging the contents of the receptacle, combined with a shutter for closing the exit-opening, substantially as described.

3. A receptacle for the'purpose described, having a chamber with an exit opening through the wall thereof and an ejector, movable longitudinally of the device,when pressed upon, for discharging the contents of the re- IOO IIO

ceptacle, combined with a shutter for closing the exit-opening, substantially as described.

4E. A receptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an exit opening through the wall thereof and having a portion of its retaining-walls movable longitudinally of the device,when pressed upon,fordischarg ing the contents of the receptacle and provided with a shutter for closing the exit-opening, substantially as described.

5. A receptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an eXit opening` through the wall thereot` and a movable ejector for discharging the contents of the receptacle combined with a shutter for closing the exit-opening, said shutter being also movable adjustably, to vary the size of the exit-opening, substantially as described.

6. A receptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an exit opening through the wall thereof and a movable ejector for discharging the contents of the receptacle combined with a shutter consisting of a perforated shield surrounding the receptacle over the exit-opening and movable to carry its perforation into and out of alinement with the exit-opening, substantially as described.

7. The casing formed of tubular part, e, and movable part, n, having the exit-opening, h, combined with the body, A, and the perforated shield, b, arranged between the body, A, and part, n, surrounding the part, e, and movable thereon, substantially as described.

8. A receptacle for the purpose described, havingaholdingchamber,an openingthrough its chamber-wall, for the introduction of contents in bulk, an exitpassage adjacent to said opening and a cover for the opening, said cover being engaged with the body portion of the receptacle and movable thereon to close the exit-passage and means for ejecting the contents of the receptacle, substantially as described.

9. A receptacle for the purpose described, havingaholdingchamber,anopeningthrough its cham ber-wall for the introduction of contents in bulk, an eXitpassage adjacent to said opening and a cover for the opening arranged to bear against the contents lying adjacent to the exit, said cover being provided with a part, n, movable,when pressed upon, for ejecting the content-s of the receptacle and a flange, projecting therefrom,engaged tothe body portion of the receptacle and movable thereon to close the exit-passage, substantially as described.

10. A receptacle for the purpose described, having a body portion with a holding-chamber inclosed therein, anl opening through its chamber-wall for the introduction of contents in bulk, an exit-passage through` the wall thereof, adjacent to said opening and a cover for the opening, said cover being formed of sheet metal, engaged to the main body portion and movable, when pressed upon, for ejecting the contents of the receptacle, substantially as described.

1l. A receptacle of the character indicated, having a chamber inclosed therein, an exitopening through the Wall thereof, and a portion of its retaining wall movable when pressed upon, for ejectng the contents of the receptacle, said movable portion having in close proximity to the exit-opening a portion presenting less resistance than the remainder of the movable portion; substantially as and for the purpose described.

12. A receptacle ot' the characterindicated, having a chamber inclosed therein, an exitopening through the wall thereof and a portion of its retaining- Wall movable, when pressed upon for eject-ing the contents of the receptacle, said movable portion having, in close proximity to vthe exit-opening, a portion presenting less resistance than the re mainder of the device, and lines of corrugation radiating from said point of least resistance backwardly, substantially as and for the purposes described.

13. A receptacle for the purpose described, havingaholding-chamber,anopeningthrough its chamber-wall, for the introduction of contents in bulk, a covering for said opening, and an eXit through the wall thereof, said covering being formed with a movable part for discharging the contents of the receptacle and a rigid part, including the exit-opening, and detachably engaging the main body portion of the receptacle, substantially as described.

14. A receptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an exit opening through the wall thereof and at one side of the opening a projection extending inwardly beyond the opening, whereby said opening is shielded from the impact of contents falling theretoward and means for ejecting the contents of the receptacle, substantially as described.

15. Areceptacle for the purpose described, having a chamber with an exit opening through the wall thereof, and at one side of the opening a projection extending inwardly beyond the opening, and a movable ejector for discharging the contents of the receptacle, said ejector being located adjacent to the opening on the side opposite to said inwardlyextending projection, substantially as described.

16. A receptacle of the character indicated, havinga chamber of capacity for holding contents in quantity, also an auxiliary ordischarge chamber, of smaller capacity, for holding contents preparatory for the operation of discharge, an aperture connecting said chambers for passage of contents in bulk therebetween, an exit-ope ning through the wall thereof and a movable ejector, consisting of the end wall of said discharge-chamber, adapted to bend inwardly, when pressed upon, for ejecting the contents of the receptacle, said exitopening being located adjacent to the said movable end Wall, as and for the purposes described.

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-exit-opening through the Wall thereof, adjacent to the said introductory opening and a cover for the introductory opening, said cover being supported in connection with the'body- Wall of the receptacle and adapted tok move inwardly, when pressed upon, for ejecting the n contents of the receptacle, substantially asy described.

18. A device of the character indicated having a chamber inclosed' therein, an exit-openvase ing through the Wall thereof, means for holding the contents in reduced portion before lthe exit-opening, and means for ejectin-g part of said reduced portion located neXt adjacent to the exit-opening, substantially as described. I d

19. A'receptacle for the purpose described, comprising a holding-receptacle having a contracted portion near one end, with an enlargement beyond, and having an opening through the enlarged portion, al movable ejec- -tor located adjacent the exit-opening and forming part of the wall of the' enlargement;

substantially as described.

Signed at Lynn, Massachusetts; this 16th day of December, A. D. 1893'.

CALVIN B. TUTTLE.

Witnesses:

E. E. HAMILL, M. I. MORSE. 

